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Horsehair in a Hästens: what it is and how it is processed
Horsehair is the heart of a Hästens: hair from horses' tails that is washed, heated under pressure and spun into braids, so that it curls and springs like a tiny coil. Hästens has used it since 1852 and lays it into the layers by hand. There are two kinds: a firmer one for more support and a more pliable one for a softer bed.
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Wool, cotton and flax in a Hästens: three fibres, three jobs
Around the horsehair lie three natural fibres, each with its own job. Cotton sits closest to the skin and breathes. Wool, from New Zealand and blended with cotton, regulates temperature and is naturally flame-resistant. Flax lies under and around the springs: it dampens sound and stops steel touching steel. That is why a Hästens stays silent.
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The springs and frame of a Hästens: pocket springs, Bonnell springs and pine
Beneath the natural fibres lie two spring systems and a frame of Swedish pine. Pocket springs, each in its own fabric pocket, move independently and come in soft, medium and firm. Below them are Bonnell springs: conical, non-galvanised, acting as a shock absorber. The springs are made in Sweden; Hästens gives a 25-year warranty on springs and frame.
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Choosing the right Hästens pillow: low, one, and after the bed
Hästens recommends one low pillow for sleeping, measuring 50 by 60 centimetres, and higher pillows only for reading. Which pillow suits you depends on your bed, your shoulder width and how you lie: broad-shouldered side sleepers need more height. The pillows are filled with down and feathers in different ratios, with no synthetic filling.
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